Jökulsárlón Kayak & Vatnajökull Glacier Hike Combo Tour
Tour Description
Discover the stunning contrasts of Iceland’s icy wilderness with this unforgettable full-day combo tour in Vatnajökull National Park. Your day begins with a peaceful yet exhilarating kayaking tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where you'll paddle through a magical world of floating icebergs under towering glacier cliffs. After a short break, you'll shift gears for an adventurous glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull, where deep crevasses, blue ice formations, and surreal terrain await.
This combo is ideal for active nature lovers looking to maximize their day by combining two of Iceland’s most iconic experiences into one seamless, guided adventure—on water and on ice. Both tours are led by certified glacier and kayaking guides and include all necessary safety equipment. Participants should be in good physical condition and ready for an immersive experience in one of the most remote and beautiful regions of the country
This combo tour includes two separate departures
09:30 AM begins with Kayak before going on a Glacier hike
10:00 AM begins with Glacier hike before going on a Kayak tour
Both depart from Troll.is Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón, 781 Iceland. Please plan accordingly and arrive at least 20 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in.
Double the thrill, double the memory—book your glacier adventure combo today!
Jökulsárlón & Breiðamerkurjökull
May - September
3 Hours + 1.5 Hours
Not Included
Easy
Highlight Of The Tour
What’s Included
Available Add-ons
Rent pants to keep you dry
Rent a jacket to keep you dry
Buy our Troll Beanie and Gloves to feel part of our winter Trolls and keep you warm in the Icelandic cold
Buy our Troll Neck-warmer to feel part of our winter Trolls and and protect your face from cold wind
Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun
A park fee may apply for access to Vatnajökull National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! However, you will need to book each activity separately if you wish to do them on different days. You can find the relevant booking links here: Jökulsárlón Glacier Kayaking | Vatnajökull Glacier Hike.
- Meeting Point for Kayak Tour: Troll.is Glacier Lagoon
- Meeting Point for Glacier Hike: Troll.is Glacier Lagoon
- Both activities begin and end at the same location, so you’ll have a seamless experience.
Arrival Time We highly recommend arriving at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This ensures enough time for check-in and getting properly geared up for both the kayaking and glacier hiking portions of your adventure.
Departure Points & Times
- Kayak Tour Departure: 09:30 AM
- Glacier Hike Departure: 10:00 AM
- Troll.is Glacier Lagoon
- Address: Jökulsárlón, 781, Iceland
- You can easily locate Troll.is Glacier Lagoon by searching on Google Maps.
Late Arrival Policy Please note: If you arrive after the departure time, your place on the tour cannot be guaranteed. No refunds will be issued for missed departures.
- Packed lunch (snacks)
- Camera (great opportunity for excellent photos!)
- Warm clothes
- Inner layer – Shirt / T-shirt (wool or synthetic)
- Insulating layer – Polyester Sweater / Fleece Sweater / Insulated Down Jacket
- Outer layer – Waterproof jacket and pants (can be rented from Tröll)
- Hiking pants / fleece pants
- Socks (wool / hiking)
- Hiking / Climbing boots (boots need to have an ankle support to protect your ankle from potential sprains while hiking; Tröll has boots rental at location if needed)
- Hat, gloves, sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Small water bottle
- Joy & happiness!
This is a self-drive tour, and no pick-up service is provided. You will need to make your way to the designated meeting point before the tour departure.
Meeting Point: Tröll.is – Glacier Lagoon Glacier Lagoon, 781 Jökulsárlón, Iceland
Departure Time: Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure to check in and receive safety instructions.
Self-Drive Tour: This tour requires you to arrange your own transportation to the meeting point. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is located along Iceland’s scenic Ring Road (Route 1), approximately 5 hours from Reykjavík by car. We recommend planning your drive accordingly and checking road conditions before departure.
Easy This tour is suitable for all participants with a basic level of fitness. No prior experience is needed, and the activity is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Guests should dress appropriately for the weather conditions to ensure a comfortable experience.
• This partner tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable. • In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions or other factors, we will assist you with rescheduling the tour to another date or to another activity when possible (price difference might apply, if the new activity has a higher price)